To start our guide to Hanoi’s street food, where else could we begin but the Hanoi classic ‘Bun Cha’?
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Walk for 10 minutes through Hanoi’s old quarter and you are sure to ask yourself ‘what is that gastronomic aroma’ floating in the air. As ubiquitous as conical hats – Bun Cha is the dish of Hanoi and once you have tried it, you will be itching for another dose. Friends who visits me goes away with an insatiable appetite for that small pork patties and dipping sauce. The aroma is certain to drive you to sit down for a local feast of meats, veggies, and “ trà đá”
Simply Tasty – Bun Cha and you
Bun Cha is the quintessential Vietnamese dish, simple, quick to eat and mouth wateringly tasty.
‘Bun’ is the vermicelli noodle and ‘Cha’ is the fatty pork. Throw in a fish sauce dip, a liberal array of fresh herbs and you are on the road to gastronomic ‘food heaven’. Bun Cha comes with the meat, noodles and herbs in separate plate. The meal is rounded off with a portion of ‘Nem’ a fried spring roll, and a cold glass of Tra Da (Iced Green Tea) to help wash it all down.
Meat patties are grilled in a metal rack or between two pieces of bamboo over hot coals, the trick is to get the surface slightly burnt and crispy whilst keeping the centre moist.
Street food can be a little daunting at first – where to sit, how to order and what to pay, can put you off. Over the coming posts I will list out a simple ‘how to’ guide to follow. Things may vary from day to day, but the main thing is to go for it – you will not be disappointed!
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You will soon discover this mouth watering Bun Cha with your first bite.
How to order?
Just grab a seat – don’t wait to be asked to sit down. If things are busy you can wait, or just move to the next place. This is street food and things move quickly so you won’t be waiting for long.
So you have your seat – the next thing is to order!
How many? One (Mot) or two (Hai)? If all else fails just hold up the right number of fingers.
You just need to say Bun Cha
If you would like fried spring rolls, just ask for Nem and use your numbers again.
You can also order your drink – Tra Da – is iced green tea – a must-have!
Order in Vietnamese:
“Hai Bun Cha, hai Nem, hai Tra Da” means “Two Bun Cha, two Rolls, two Iced Tea”
How to eat?
The dish comes in three parts – the cooked meat served in the dipping sauce, the cold noodles on a separate plate and a bowl of fresh herbs. Fresh herbs are a great part of Vietnamese cuisine, it adds flavor to the food.
Add a pinch of herbs to your bowl and some chilli if you like it hot. As with all street food dishes the chilli (fresh or sauce) is kept separate so you don’t have to fear ‘first degree’ burns.
Take small portion of noodles with your chop sticks and dip them in the sauce and into the bowl.
If you have ordered Nem you can also dip them in the sauce too.
How much is it?
Expect to pay between VND30,000 – VND50,000 about US$1.50 to US$2.60 for an order of Bun Cha, Nem and a Tra Da.
Where to eat Bun Cha in Hanoi Old Quarter? Here is a Top 3 Bun Cha places!
75 Ma May Street - this narrow shop serves cheap, tasty Bun Cha in the heart of town with a smile.
59 Hang Ma Street - if you are looking for a lighter take on this classic dish then head to this small street side shop. Less garlic than your usual Bun Cha!
1 Hang Manh Street - a local institution and quite possibly the most famous shop in town.
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